Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop a compendium of wheelchair-related physical activities. To accomplish this, we conducted a systematic review of the published energy costs of activities performed by individuals who use wheelchairs. A total of 266 studies were identified by a literature search using relevant keywords. Inclusion criteria were studies utilizing individuals who routinely use a manual wheelchair, indirect calorimetry as the criterion measurement, energy expenditure expressed as METs or VO2, and physical activities typical of wheelchair users. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 63 different wheelchair activities were identified with energy expenditure values ranging from 0.8 to 12.5 kcal·kg-1·hr-1. The energy requirements for some activities differed between individuals who use wheelchairs and those who do not. The compendium of wheelchair-related activities can be used to enhance scoring of physical activity surveys and to promote the benefits of activity in this population.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- compendium
- disability
- electric
- energy expenditure
- exercise
- manual
EGS Disciplines
- Exercise Science
- Kinesiology